Hi all --

My apologies if this was discussed, dismissed, or otherwise deemed not
pertinent at some point (I missed the call).  As means are identified for
addressing such national agenda issues as using the cloud for preservation
storage, I think it would be very useful to create a clearinghouse for
sharing information.  For instance, my organization, the Minnesota
Historical Society, is hiring a consultant to research cloud storage
options for our digital content, which we will then compare against other
possible storage architectures.  I know others would be interested in this
information, and it would be great if there was someplace I could submit my
contact information and a brief description of the project so that people
could contact me and ask questions rather than having to re-invent the
wheel.  I know I wish I could've looked at a sample RFP as I developed my
list of requirements.  Such a clearinghouse wouldn't have to be elaborate,
just some user-populated, consistent captured information to make it
self-service searchable.  Having guidelines for best practices is great,
but I would find real value in also connecting with others with practical
experience.

Thanks --
Shawn

Shawn Rounds
State Archivist
State Archives Department
Division of Library and Collections
Minnesota Historical Society
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Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

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On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 2:32 PM, Gallinger, Michelle <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> A pleasure speaking with you on the call today.
>
> As mentioned on the call, the NDSA Joint Leadership Group will be pulling
> together a piece we are calling the 2014 National Agenda for Digital
> Stewardship.
>
> The working groups are contributing ideas as to what emerging or existing
> topics require significant attention in the year ahead. The infrastructure
> piece of the document is loosely defined as follows:
>
> c.      Infrastructure Development
> i.      Infrastructure can be generally defined as the set of
> interconnected structural elements that provide framework supporting an
> entire structure of development.  This includes both physical and
> institutional elements.
> ii.     Examples:
> *       Trends in data protection standards
> *       Best practices for using cloud concepts within a digital
> preservation strategy
> *       Cost-benefit analysis techniques for infrastructure planning
>
>
> The Standards and Practices group has been brainstorming a bit already and
> have posted some of their ideas here:
> http://www.loc.gov/extranet/wiki/osi/ndiip/ndsa/index.php?title=National_Agenda_Standards_Brainstorm
>
> It's a good model for identifying what the key issues might be and a good
> way to think about which topics should be included in the 2014 National
> Agenda and have more in-depth discussion.
>
> All best,
>
> Michelle
>
>
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